History of Dessert

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DESSERT
DESSERT
The word dessert is derived from the French
word desservir, which translates to “to clear the
table.” This origin is apt, considering that the first
use of desserts was to wash down the aftertaste of
a large meal with something sweet.
HISTORY
MIDDLE 1381 1400s 19th
AGES Century
In this year, In the year 1400s, In this year, custard
Revolved more around fruity
sweet foods such as jellies and gingerbread was eventually evolved into
apple pie was
wafers mixed with exotic fruits, made. sweet puddings. And then
been created.
nuts, and butter. Indeed, the the industrial revolution
custard is known to be one of brought forward the mass
the first desserts ever eaten in production of sweet foods
the middle ages. such as cakes
EARLY
In the Middle Ages, rich people ate
DESSERTS
desserts like preserved fruits, jelly, and
wafers made from batter. Furthermore,
the Italians have been eating panettone
since at least the 15th century but its
origins are lost in legend.
EARLY
The Romans knew that eggs could be
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used for binding. However, custard, as
we know it was invented in the Middle
Ages.
EARLY
However, in the Middle Ages, most
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puddings were meat-based. Rice
pudding was known but until the 19th
century, it was regarded as a medicine.
It was supposed to be good for
digestive ailments.
The Tudors were also fond of desserts (if they
could afford them). The rich ate preserved fruit,
gingerbread, sugared almonds, and jelly.
However, in the 16th century sugar was very
expensive so most people used honey to
sweeten their food.
Marzipan was eaten in England from the

Middle Ages. Marzipan is a paste made of
almonds and sugar. The Tudors used marzipan
to make edible sculptures of animals, castles,
trees, and people called subtleties.
At Christmas, the Tudors enjoyed mince pies, but they had far more significance than
today in that they had 13 ingredients to represent Jesus and the apostles, they contained
fruit (raisins, currants, prunes) and spices (cloves, mace, black pepper, saffron) and also
mutton to represent the shepherds. The fashion was for them to be shaped like a crib,
but this practice was banned by Oliver Cromwell.
The Tudors also had Christmas pudding but this was shaped like a sausage and
contained meat, oatmeal, and spices. Twelfth Night cake was fruitcake baked with an
item in it like a coin or dried bean, whoever found it became King or Queen or host for
the evening’s entertainment.
Another dessert, syllabub was invented in the 16th century. Moreover, Banbury cakes
were first mentioned in 1586. By the end of the 16th century, people in England were
eating fruit fool. (Its name has nothing to do with idiots. It is derived from the French
word fouler, meaning to mash.)
Blancmange was originally chicken stew flavored with almonds but in the 17th century, it
became a white dessert. Barley sugar also dates from the 17th century. Bread and butter
pudding also became a common dish in the 17th century. Meanwhile, people in England
first began eating yogurt in the 17th century.
In the 17th century, people in England began eating ice cream. In the 18th century, people
began to eat trifles similar to the modern dessert. Furthermore, mousse was invented in
the 18th century.
MODERN
For centuries most puddings were meat-based. In
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the 19th century, puddings took on their modern
‘sweet’ form. Furthermore in the 19th century,
with the Industrial Revolution, the mass
production of cakes and jelly began. In 1837
Alfred Bird invented custard powder.
Furthermore, new desserts were invented in the
19th century.
MODERN
Bakewell tart is known locally as Bakewell
pudding. It was, supposedly, invented by accident
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in 1859. However similar puddings were made in
the area as early as the 16th century and the
‘accident’ story is now seen as doubtful.
Roly Poly pudding was invented in the 19th

century. Peach Melba was invented at the end of
the 19th century. Meanwhile, Nancy Johnson
invented a hand-operated ice cream maker in 1843.
MODERN
Bakewell tart is known locally as Bakewell
pudding. It was, supposedly, invented by accident
DESSERTS
in 1859. However similar puddings were made in
the area as early as the 16th century and the
‘accident’ story is now seen as doubtful.
Roly Poly pudding was invented in the 19th

century. Peach Melba was invented at the end of
the 19th century. Meanwhile, Nancy Johnson
invented a hand-operated ice cream maker in 1843.
LET'S UNDERSTAND WHY
(WHY NOT!) DESSERTS HOLD
A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN A
PLEASURE AND COMPLETION BALANCING
ENJOYMENT OF THE MEAL FLAVORS
As soon as the desserts touch your
Desserts serve as the final course, Desserts help balance and
MEAL
palate, it is a delightful and
marking the completion of a well- complement the flavors of the
indulgent experience that amplifies
rounded meal. They provide a preceding courses.
the dining experience. Did you
sense of closure and satisfaction,
know that eating desserts can emit
signaling that the main course has
happy hormones such as serotonin
concluded.
and endorphins?
CULTURAL AND
CELEBRATORY SOCIAL
OCCASIONS TRADITIONAL BONDING
SIGNIFICANCE
Desserts are often associated with Desserts can foster social
Many cultures have traditional
MEAL
celebrations and special occasions. interaction and bonding, as they
desserts with cultural and
They can elevate the overall are often shared and enjoyed
historical importance. These
experience, adding a touch of together. Serving a dessert
desserts can connect to heritage
festivity and making the meal more encourages conversation,
and create a sense of nostalgia
memorable and enjoyable. interaction, and a convivial
and familiarity.
atmosphere among diners.
CREATIVE EXPRESSION
Desserts offer chefs and home cooks an
MEAL
opportunity to showcase their creativity and
culinary skills. From intricate pastries to
innovative flavor combinations, desserts
can be an artistic expression of culinary
craftsmanship.
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YOU
VERY

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